Monday, March 15, 2010

Clean + Classic

As much as I am a color freak, I still LOVE a clean black and white home. I think it works best with classically modern interiors. A number of these images are second homes {nice life right?} yeah maybe if I ever have a second home I'll give the classic black and white look a shot, at least in one room..in the meantime I'll keep dreaming!

Fashion wise..you definitely can't miss with black and white.

images: Douglas Friedman, Turquoise L.A., Elle Decor, via Porch Light Interiors, Chanel, Douglas Friedman, Douglas Friedman

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27 comments:

  1. BethMarch 15, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    I totally agree...very sophisticated! I completely love that dress (on the beach) simply gorgeous! Great post!
    Beth

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  2. Chic ColesMarch 15, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    I love a classic black and white room...it is so elegant!

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  3. 1 Funky WomanMarch 15, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    I love all of these rooms, especially the first one. I love black and white. Beautiful pictures!

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  4. ashlina {the decorista}March 15, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    i love black and white and i love how in the first pic the black lines frame the windows...beautiful!

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  5. MBMarch 15, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Its not often that I like every single picture featured in a post but Clean + Classic is an exception. All of the photos get a 'yes please' from me. Well done and thanks for sharing.

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  6. a blonde and a brunetteMarch 15, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Oh, wow...I could move right into that first picture...just beautiful!

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  7. Erica CookMarch 15, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Great images... as usual. Very pretty. I posted my master bedroom today. Check it out. We've both been dreaming of sleep. :)

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  8. angela walker jewelryMarch 15, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    I love the kitchen! We are currently in the process of a kitchen re-do. I am doing it all in black and white..So classic!
    Happy Monday!

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  9. bazaarofserendipityMarch 15, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the first image of the simple white and black curtains! Clean and chic!

    www.bazaarofserendipity.blogspot.com

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  10. Dayka RobinsonMarch 15, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    So classic, and I love that they aren't too traditional. Beautiful photos!

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  11. That Girl in PearlsMarch 15, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    I LOVE this. I'm a sucker for neutrals... They are so classy and elegant and never goes out of style. GORGEOUS!!

    Beatriz.
    thatgirlinpearls.com

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  12. That Girl in PearlsMarch 15, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    I LOVE this. I'm a sucker for neutrals... They are so classy and elegant and never goes out of style. GORGEOUS!!

    Beatriz.
    thatgirlinpearls.com

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  13. AnchoredMarch 15, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    I am a huge fan of the black and white kitchen, but in black and white square-tile-floor kind of way. I have always loved the white marble island with black cabinets and black marble with white cabinets combo. So classic, but sophisticated!

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  14. sketch42March 15, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    These are fab. I love a nice black and white room, especially when it is really crisp and classic.

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  15. LindsBMarch 15, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    I wish I had a second house to play with and do things I would not normally do in my everyday house. Actually, I wish I had just one house to even start :)

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  16. KathysueMarch 16, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    Julie if it is black and white I will Love it. B&W have always been in my decor and a mainstay in my wardrobe I love looking at these pictures. When I first started blogging 3 months ago one of the very first post I did was on B&W. You can see it here
    http://goodlifeofdesign.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-not-just-plain-black-and-white.html

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  17. Kerri - Driftwood InteriorsMarch 16, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    Love all of these. Black and white is perennially chic, but I really love the first image, where it's paired with the lovely natural fibre rug - perfection!
    Kerri x

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  18. a lovely beingMarch 16, 2010 at 2:10 AM

    That black and white dress is heaven! The first photo is fantastic, also. I love!
    XO fallon

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  19. Kelly GreenMarch 16, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    those colour coded book in the kitchen - pure bliss! KG

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  20. AngeMarch 16, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    I can't get enough of black and white schemes and always enjoy a post that features these 2 non-colours.
    Angex

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  21. StacyMarch 16, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    I love the Josephine Sasso room, one of my faves!

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  22. paulaMarch 16, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    I love black and white done right. These are all gorgeous.

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  23. Splendid WillowMarch 16, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Everything is lovely here! (Why I have not visited before is beyond me..)

    The staircase image made me scroll back. Not because of the stairs but because of the chic lady on the bench. Love her whole outfit - yes Hunter boots and everything!

    ox, Mon

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  24. The Goods DesignMarch 16, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Definitely - clean, classic and gorgeous. All those spaces were timeless.

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  25. Natasha @ Northern Light DesignMarch 16, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    Just wanted you to know I borrowed the last image (I LOVE IT!!), and did link to your blog.

    Check it out if you have time ;)
    http://so-much-more-than-nl.blogspot.com/2010/03/white-done-right.html

    Northern Light

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  26. SaradeMarch 17, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Black and white is normally too cold for me, but I really love these rooms as well as the fashion.

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  27. carlee {deliciously organized}March 18, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    WOW. LOVE this post. The images are absolutely stunning!

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